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Saint Joseph's Hawks Look to Soar Against Duquesne Dukes in Crucial Atlantic 10 Matchup

The Saint Joseph's Hawks are set to take on the Duquesne Dukes in a crucial Atlantic 10 matchup, with both teams looking to improve their conference standings. The game will be held at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7 PM ET. The Hawks are coming off a loss to Saint Louis, while the Dukes fell to Davidson in their last outing. Duquesne holds a slight advantage historically against Saint Joseph's. St. Joseph's is the favorite to win with a -3 point spread that has not changed. More information on this matchup can be found in the Saint Joseph's Hawks vs. Duquesne Dukes prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks -162 | Dukes +136
• Spread: Hawks -3 (-110) | Dukes +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Josephs vs Duquesne Stats

St. Josephs Hawks

The Saint Joseph's Hawks had their four-game winning streak snapped by Saint Louis in their last game, falling short of covering the spread for the first time in their last six games. The team will look to bounce back and secure their fifth win in the last six games when they play next on Wednesday. Despite averaging 75.4 points per game, the Hawks only scored 57 points in their last game, shooting 32.8 percent from the field and 15.4 percent from three-point range. Rasheer Fleming led the team with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Erik Reynolds II and Xzayvier Brown each contributed 11 points. Defensively, Saint Joseph's gives up an average of 68.3 points per game and will need to improve on that end to secure a win in the upcoming game. Steven Solano will be out for this game due to personal reasons. With a power ranking of 54, Saint Joseph's is ranked 192 in offense and 105 in defense, with a record of 10-5 (6-9 ATS) this season. The team shoots 44.67 percent from the field and 33.50 percent from three-point range, while allowing opponents to shoot 40.77 percent from the field and 30.70 percent from three-point range. Additionally, the Hawks average 36.87 rebounds per game and 16.27 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 78.10 percent from the free-throw line and average 34.47 defensive rebounds per game.

Duquesne Dukes Analysis

The Duquesne Dukes are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Davidson and secure their fifth win in six games when they face the Hawks on Wednesday. Despite their offensive struggles, averaging 67.9 points per game, Jahsean Corbett's 26 points led the team in scoring in their last game. Defensively, the Dukes have held opponents to 64.8 points per game, although they allowed 77 points in their last outing. With a questionable player in Jakub Necas, the team will need a strong defensive effort to come out on top. In terms of rankings, the Dukes are #326 for offense, scoring 67.71 per game, and are #30 for defense, allowing 63.93 points per game. St. Josephs holds a 2-1 advantage in their last three matchups against Duquesne. The Dukes will need to improve their shooting percentages and limit turnovers on both ends of the floor to secure a victory.

Saint Joseph’s Dominance in Offense and Rebounding Sets Them Up for Success Against Duquesne

Saint Joseph’s has displayed strong offensive performance, shooting over 44 percent from the field in comparison to Duquesne's 41 percent. Additionally, they have excelled at free throw shooting, making over 75 percent of their attempts compared to Duquesne's less than 70 percent success rate. Saint Joseph’s also exhibits superior rebounding skills, seizing an average of 10 offensive rebounds per game on the road, which contributes to additional scoring opportunities. Their adept ball security further enhances their competitive edge, minimizing scoring opportunities for Duquesne. Despite Duquesne's defensive capabilities, they have struggled against proficient offensive teams, posing a challenge in containing the offensive prowess of Saint Joseph’s. All factors considered, it is recommended to support Saint Joseph’s to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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